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This study examined the effects of sexual arousal on vibration detection thresholds in the right index finger of 30 healthy, heterosexual males who reported no sexual dysfunction. Vibrotactile detection thresholds at frequencies of 30, 60, and 100 Hz were assessed before and after watching erotic and control videos using a forced-choice, staircase method. A mechanical stimulator was used to produce the vibratory stimulus. Results were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. After watching the erotic video, the vibrotactile detection thresholds at 30, 60, and 100 Hz were significantly reduced (p < .01). No changes in thresholds were detected at any frequency following exposure to the non-erotic stimulus. The results show that sexual arousal resulted in an increase in vibrotactile sensitivity to low frequency stimuli in the index finger of sexually functional men.
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Jiao, C., Knight, P.K., Weerakoon, P. et al. Effects of Visual Erotic Stimulation on Vibrotactile Detection Thresholds in Men. Arch Sex Behav 36, 787–792 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-007-9232-x
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